Hi, Had a great evening on the Griese with my father who fished the river 40 years ago. Had lots of fish on dries and nymphs. Biggest over 1 pounds. Fantastic to finally fish the river my grandfather and father fished …
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RIVER GRIESE – Trout and Salmon Anglers Association
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ANGLERS ARE ASKED TO RESPECT THE 5K TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS ANNOUNCED BY THE GOVERNMENT & HEALTH SERVICES.
AS THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE OR NO FISHING ON THE GRIESE SO FAR THIS YEAR IT HAS BEEN DECIDED THAT MEMBERS 2019 SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE BEING CARRIED OVER TO 2020.
ANGLERS WISHING TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP SHOULD CONTINUE TO DO SO USING THE ONLINE APPLICATION.
AS SOON AS AN AGM CAN BE ORGANISED (PENDING CHANGES ON RESTRICTION TO MEETINGS) A DECSION WILL BE MADE AS TO THE ARRANGMENTS FOR THE 2021 SEASON.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT SEAMUS BUGGLE VIA RIVERGRIESE@GMAIL.COM AND HE WILL RESPOND BACK TO YOU AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
The River Griese Trout and Salmon Anglers Association maintains 30 miles of fantastic wild brown trout and salmon fishing, from Colbinstown Bridge in Co. Kildare through the grounds of historic Kilkea Castle and on to the River Barrow.
The small and fast-flowing River Griese enjoys a run of trout up to 1½ pounds, along with salmon parr, fry, and the occasional fully-grown fish. It is rated between 8 and 9 on the Inland Fisheries 1 to 10 scale for number of fish, quality of fish, and water quality.
With annual membership of just €20 per adult and €5 per child, we invite you to come fish with us, and enjoy all this wonderful river has to offer.








Some Fun Facts about Trout & Salmon
Tim Pullen – 8th June 2019 : Lough Dan, Wicklow Mountains
By Tim Pullen
Problem - how to 'help' with a scouts camping weekend and get a bit of fishing in at the same time - whilst still keeping one's partner happy? Answer - book a B&B within walking distance of the …
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